John Deere GX255
The John Deere GX255 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 675 cc 41.2 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 20 hp / 14.9 kW. Transmission: Tuff Torq K71C. Operating weight: 607 lbs 275 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 20 hp / 14.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
2.75 gal
10.4 L
Transmission
Tuff Torq K71C
Operating Weight
607 lbs
275 kg
Overview
![]() | 2004 - 2005
Garden tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Garden tractor | |
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA | |
Original price was $6,099 in 2004 | |
John Deere GX255 Engine | |
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20HP Kawasaki 675cc 2-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 2.75 gal
10.4 L |
Engine details ... | |
John Deere GX255 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Wet disc brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | electric |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 49 inches
124 cm |
Weight | 607 lbs
275 kg |
Front tire | 16x6.5-8 |
Rear tire | 24x12-12 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery CCA | 500 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 2004, by John Deere | |
Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 2005, by John Deere | |
Operator's Manual GX255 (OMM149668) | |
Operator's Manual GX255 (OMM152803) published in 2004 | |
Premium Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 2004, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 675 cc / 41.2 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kawasaki FH601V |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin |
Displacement | 675 cc
41.2 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 2.96x2.99 inches
75 x 76 mm |
Power (gross) | 20 hp
14.9 kW |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 1.8 qts
1.7 L |
Oil change | 100 h |
Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches
0.762 mm |
John Deere GX255 Engine | |
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Transmission
Transmission — Tuff Torq K71C
Transmission | Tuff Torq K71C |
Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Oil capacity | 5.0 qts
4.7 L |
Oil type | Low-Viscosity Hy-Gard |
Oil change | 250 h |
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Low-Viscosity Hy-Gard |
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Dimensions
John Deere GX255 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 16x6.5-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 24x12-12 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 49 inches
124 cm |
Length | 72 inches
182 cm |
Width | 40.8 inches (without mower)
103 cm |
Height | 47 inches
119 cm |
Shipping weight | 607 lbs
275 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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48" mid-mount mower deck | |
54" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments. |
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John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere GX255 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere GX255.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)20 hp
Kilowatts (kW)14.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)20.3 PS
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